PAYSTRAX

PAYSTRAX

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EEA & UK merchants in iGaming, Forex and high-volume cross-border verticals needing a direct Visa/Mastercard acquirer

VS

Maxpay

European High-Risk Processing

Maxpay
Fees from
— vs 2.9% + €0.25
Features

1 shared

4 unique to PAYSTRAX
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to PAYSTRAX · 1 unique to Maxpay
Pay methods

3 shared

4 unique to PAYSTRAX · 4 unique to Maxpay

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5 features · 11 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PAYSTRAX PAYSTRAX
Maxpay Maxpay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
—
2.9% + €0.25
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
3–7 business days
Founded
2018
2015
Headquarters
St Julian's, Malta
Birkirkara, Malta
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
—
✓
Features
PAYSTRAX leads (5 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Mobile Payments Unique
✓
—
Multi Currency Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Click To Pay Unique
✓
—
Credit Card
✓
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Maestro Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Pos Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Europe
✓
✓
Global Unique
✓
—
North America Unique
—
✓

PAYSTRAX is best when you...

EEA & UK merchants in iGaming, Forex and high-volume cross-border verticals needing a direct Visa/Mastercard acquirer
Need Enterprise
Not available with Maxpay
Need Mobile Payments
Not available with Maxpay
Want coverage in Global
Maxpay doesn't cover this region
View PAYSTRAX

Maxpay is best when you...

European High-Risk Processing
Want coverage in North America
PAYSTRAX doesn't cover this region
View Maxpay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PAYSTRAX and Maxpay?
They share 3 payment methods and 1 region. PAYSTRAX adds Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Google Pay and 1 more that Maxpay does not list; Maxpay adds Bank Transfer, Debit Card, Digital Wallet and 1 more that PAYSTRAX does not list; PAYSTRAX also covers Global; Maxpay also covers North America.
Which is cheaper, PAYSTRAX or Maxpay?
PAYSTRAX has no published rate; Maxpay has published rates from 2.9% + €0.25. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use PAYSTRAX and Maxpay?
PAYSTRAX lists 2 regions and 7 payment methods; Maxpay lists 2 and 7. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PAYSTRAX and Maxpay compare on integration and settlement?
Maxpay offers a sandbox, PAYSTRAX does not list one; Maxpay supports webhooks; PAYSTRAX settles in 2–3 business days, Maxpay in 3–7 business days.

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